Blois End, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3LP

This delightful semi-detached former farmworkers cottage enjoys an idyllic rural setting on a quiet country lane not far from the larger village of Sible Hedingham.

The cottage be benefits from potential to extend, subject to planning, as well as a near 1 acre plot, ample parking and a double garage.

The entrance hall has stairs rising to the first floor and door off to the dining room which has a fireplace with mock-stone surround and tiled hearth, there is also an airing cupboard and understairs storage. There is an opening leading through to the double aspect sitting room with open fire with red brick surround and mantel. At the rear of the cottage is the kitchen, which is in need of some modernisation, with integrated electric oven and four-ring hob with extractor hood over, sink and drainer along with wooden wall and base cupboards. There is a door leading to the utility room which also has a WC and access to the rear garden via a lean-to. The well appointed utility room includes a good range of base cupboards, plumbing for washing machine, space for further appliances and a butler sink with storage beneath. Both these spaces provide fantastic potential to create a more open-plan kitchen/dining space.

The landing provides access to three good size bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate shower room. The main bedroom has built-in wardrobes to one side with bedroom two having fitted wardrobes and ae further built-in storage cupboard. The bathroom comprises a panel enclosed bath, wash hand basin, WC and tiled walls with the next door shower room lending itself to being made into a larger bathroom suite.

Outside
The cottage sits within a near 1 acre plot which varies between conventional lawned garden, natural segregated vegetable garden, a wooden area to the rear and pond with mature shrubs, trees and hedging. Within this substantial garden is a detached double garage with adjoining woodstore in addition to a timber potting shed and other outbuildings in various states of repair.

Important Information

Services – Electricity is connected to the property and there are solar panels.
There is a shared septic tank treament system, which is located at number 4 Blois Cottages.
The water is pumped from a bore hole at Blois Hall, which we understand is subject to a quarterly maintenance charge.
Tenure – Freehold
Council Tax Band – E
EPC rating – D

Agents note –
– We recommend buyers needing a mortgage seek advice on how the Bore Hole effects their borrowing.
– Annual charge of approx. £150 for servicing of Bore Hole.
– Council water testing carried out in 2022 with new tank and filter fitted.